Admissions to Physical Therapy Program

Admission Information

Any applicant who has completed entry-level physical therapy education regardless of degree or location of the program will NOT be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines:

• April 1, 2025 for PTCAS and combined WSU Graduate School / Supplemental Application (required)
  
  • The WSU Graduate School application and DPT Supplemental application have been combined so applicants must only complete 2 applications.

Prior to Applying:

1. If applicants are transferring in non-WSU prerequisite credits, please refer to WSU Transfer Gateway to determine equivalency. The gateway lists how each course transfers to WSU. If a course is not listed or if additional questions are warranted, the applicant can email ptadmissions@wichita.edu. Special considerations must be submitted via email to ptadmissions@wichita.edu, which will be reviewed by the Program Admissions Committee.
2. Review WSU’s Program Profile on PTCAS (Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service)
3. Review all pdfs and information on WSU’s DPT Program page.
4. Review WSU's Graduate School Application Process.
5. Attend an information session.

To Apply:

• WSU PTCAS applications open June 17th, 2024! 

1. Submit a completed application to PTCAS by April 1st, 2025. Application must be submitted and verified by April 1st, 2025.
   
   • To be considered complete, this application must be submitted and verified by PTCAS on the above date. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended and 3 references with contact information must be submitted (via PTCAS).
   • Applicants are required to submit documentation (via PTCAS) for a minimum of 20 unpaid observation hours.

2. Apply for graduate school and WSU DPT Supplemental by April 1st, 2025.

   • Pay $110 fee and upload unofficial transcripts for all institutions in the portal.

   • No official transcripts are needed until formally accepted.

   • Use the WSU Graduate School Application Checklist to complete your application.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum grade requirements: 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester credit hours; 3.0 GPA in math/science prerequisite courses; and a 3.0 overall prerequisite GPA.
• Prerequisite courses:
  • A single course may not be used to fulfill more than one prerequisite requirement (except a combined human anatomy/physiology class that is five (5) semester credits or greater and includes a laboratory may be used to fulfill both the anatomy and physiology requirements).
  • All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to beginning summer courses.
  • Applicants must receive a “C” or higher in all prerequisite courses.
  • All math and science prerequisite courses must be completed within the last 6 years, all other prerequisites courses must be completed within the last 10 years. Those applying to start the DPT program in summer 2025 must have taken their non-math / science prerequisite courses between summer 2015 and summer 2025. All math / science prerequisite courses must have been completed between summer 2018 and summer 2025.
  • Coursework for consideration will only be accepted up to the summer in which an applicant applies. 
  • If a prerequisite course is taken more than once, the highest grade earned will be used to determine prerequisite GPA calculations.
• Physical therapy clinical observations of 20 hours (or more) in one or more physical therapy settings is required. To fulfill this requirement, the observation hours must be unpaid and conducted with a licensed physical therapist.

Computer Requirements

Students in this program are required to have a computer that meets the minimum software and hardware requirements. 

Background Check

Newly admitted students will be required to undergo a background check for the clinical education component of our program. 

Vaccine and Clinical Site Requirements

Matriculated students will need to provide an immunization profile prior to participating in curricular and/or clinical experiences required by the program.

Prerequisite Courses:

Need additional information?

If you are a current WSU undergraduate student OR if you plan on taking courses at WSU, contact the College of Health Professions Student Advising Services with questions regarding

• What major is right for you
• How to enroll in prerequisite courses
• Transcript reviews
• Course equivalency

CHP Advising Center

Phone: 316-978-3304
Email: CHP.advisor@wichita.edu

If you are NOT a current or prospective WSU undergraduate student, contact the Physical Therapy department at ptadmissions@wichita.edu with questions regarding the above. 

Transfer credits are to be reviewed by the applicant through the WSU Transfer Gateway. The gateway lists how each course transfers to WSU. If a course is not listed or if additional questions are warranted, the applicant can email ptadmissions@wichita.edu. Special considerations (petitions?) must be submitted to the Program Admissions Committee for further review.

If you want to meet us in person, you can 

Attend an information session